Bikers & Hikers

[nomad]

Nice one Frank! 😎

smokey yields to everyone and tries to pick up all the hot hikers-😉
seriously though- we are all out there in the great outdoors-better than work- doing what we love to do-either hiking or riding- at least we are not home on the couch like most people- just say hi and yield-if everything in our lives were this simple-
see you on the trails.

 

[Biker Dude]

I do understand this is just my take on this and a bit of a generalization but most newbies seem to be very meek and over conscientious on the trails. They don't seem very aggressive and nasty.

This is definitely a generalization and does not apply to all those in kits, but may seem that way based on your experiences... I am a team rider who rides the trails in monmouth and ocean counties in my team kits most of the time. I am also a trail crew leader for the MCPS volunteer crews, and by extension I am hyper vigilant about being a steward of the trails with all that I come across out there...when I stop for hikers/dog walkers(even if I am coming in hot) I insist that they come thru while I stop and move off the trail. Most times they say thanks and sometimes tell me to come thru anyway...when they act surprised that I stopped and showed any trail etiquette I tell them that every MTBer should be stopping for them.

I also show the same manners to other cyclists...whether slower, faster, better technically or worse technically than me...and I agree one infraction that burns me up to no end is the uphill climbing "rule". I almost got into it with some guys last year for almost running me off the trail when they were bombing down at Hartshorne. These guys were getting mouthy when I reiterated the "rule"...and they were not in team kits.

But I am all for educating all trail users on proper etiquette in any way that we can...

Brian[/QUOTE]

I'm sorry if I offended anyone as I was just going from my overall experience. You're right, though, there are plenty of people in 'kits' that are courteous out there.

Like Nomad said, it's just great to be out riding and if everyone showed some respect / courtesy for everyone else, it would make things a little nicer.

 

[PonchoTempest]

Most hikers seem to leap from the trail and cower like beaten dogs when I approach. It's sad that they're conditioned to be do afraid.

My fiance does this when we hike together and bikes approach. It's so important just to say hello so that they are not startled...

 

[smufguy]

I was at Lewis Morris this past Saturday with 12 other riders, we started early and met maybe 4 other riders on the trail. Two of them, gave no concern for climbers and they were descending. On on of the climbs, I jumped off the bike and tucked myself away from the path as the moron was just ripping it down. I understand the thrill and excitement of going downhill, but hell, we are there doing the same thing so think a bit. I just pushed my bike up for the rest of the way up.

There are plenty of us here who are much more courteous than anyone on the trails, but assholes will always be there and the tight group here, will always frown on them. Why? Cause they share our passion and dedication. This will not stop and we can only try to be better than the next guy when we put on our gear and hit the trail with our bikes.